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Effectiveness of the BOOST-A (TM) online transition planning program for adolescents on the autism spectrum: a quasi-randomized controlled trial
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- Hatfield, Megan (författare)
- Curtin University, Australia; Cooperat Research Centre Living Autism Autism CRC, Australia,School of Occupational Therapy and Social Work, Curtin University, Perth, Australia
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- Falkmer, Marita, 1958- (författare)
- Jönköping University,HLK, CHILD,School of Occupational Therapy and Social Work, Curtin University, Perth, Australia,Curtin University, Australia; Cooperat Research Centre Living Autism Autism CRC, Australia; Jonköping University, Sweden
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- Falkmer, Torbjörn (författare)
- Jönköping University,Linköpings universitet,Avdelningen för samhällsmedicin,Medicinska fakulteten,Region Östergötland, Smärt och rehabiliteringscentrum,Curtin University, Australia; Cooperat Research Centre Living Autism Autism CRC, Australia,HHJ, Avdelningen för rehabilitering,HHJ. CHILD,School of Occupational Therapy and Social Work, Curtin University, Perth, Australia
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- Ciccarelli, Marina (författare)
- Curtin University, Australia; Cooperat Research Centre Living Autism Autism CRC, Australia,School of Occupational Therapy and Social Work, Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin University, Perth, Australia
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- 2017-10-10
- 2017
- Engelska.
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Ingår i: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health. - : BIOMED CENTRAL LTD. - 1753-2000. ; 11
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- Background: The majority of existing transition planning programs are focused on people with a disability in general and may not meet the specific need of adolescents on the autism spectrum. In addition, these interventions focus on specific skills (e.g. job readiness or self-determination) rather than the overall transition planning process and there are methodological limitations to many of the studies determining their effectiveness. The Better OutcOmes amp; Successful Transitions for Autism (BOOST-A (TM)) is an online program that supports adolescents on the autism spectrum to prepare for leaving school. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of the BOOST-A T in enhancing self-determination. Methods: A quasi-randomized controlled trial was conducted with adolescents on the autism spectrum enrolled in years 8 to 11 in Australian schools (N = 94). Participants had to have basic computer skills and the ability to write at a year 5 reading level. Participants were allocated to a control (n = 45) or intervention (n = 49) group and participants were blinded to the trial hypothesis. The intervention group used the BOOST-A T for 12 months, while the control group participated in regular practice. Outcomes included self-determination, career planning and exploration, quality of life, environmental support and domain specific self-determination. Data were collected from parents and adolescents. Results: There were no significant differences in overall self-determination between groups. Results indicated significant differences in favor of the intervention group in three areas: opportunity for self-determination at home as reported by parents; career exploration as reported by parents and adolescents; and transition-specific self-determination as reported by parents. Conclusions: Results provide preliminary evidence that the BOOST-A T can enhance some career-readiness outcomes. Lack of significant outcomes related to self-determination at school and career planning may be due to the lack of face-to-face training and parents being the primary contacts in the study. Further research is needed to determine effectiveness of the BOOST-A T related to post-secondary education and employment.
Ämnesord
- SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP -- Psykologi -- Tillämpad psykologi (hsv//swe)
- SOCIAL SCIENCES -- Psychology -- Applied Psychology (hsv//eng)
- MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP -- Hälsovetenskap -- Arbetsterapi (hsv//swe)
- MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES -- Health Sciences -- Occupational Therapy (hsv//eng)
Nyckelord
- Aspergers syndrome; Autism spectrum disorder; Disability; Employment; High school; Post-secondary education; Self-determination theory; Strengths-based; Career development
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